Your Length, Your Texture, Your Sexiest Hair Ever

Long & curly

When celeb hairstylist Garren (who’s worked on Scarlett Johansson and Sandra Bullock) got a load of this model’s gorgeous curls, he was not overcome by any blowout urges. “Corkscrew curls are already pretty and sexy,” he says.

For moisture and shine, scrunch in a serum; try John Frieda Frizz-Ease Original Formula Serum ($10, at drugstores). Start at the ends—typically the driest, thirstiest part of your hair—and work your way up.

Do some quick finger twirls to coax out curls. Then, hands-off as they air-dry. The less you touch them, says Garren, the more defined they’ll be: “Not interfering is the best trick!”

Long & wavy

A casual flip to one side “gives wavy hair a sensual feeling. You want to run your hands through it,” says Garren.

Shortcuts to great waves:

No need to shampoo! Simply mist hair with water and a styling spray; Garren New York Designing Spray Tonic goes on nonsticky ($26, garrennewyork.com).

Run a curling iron over the top layers only; who’s going to see what lies beneath?

Use a paddle brush to undo the waves—a little messiness ups the sexy factor.

Pouf the roots in the front; this model just wouldn’t look as glam if the hair there was flat. Shirt, Chaiken.

Bobbed & wavy

Who says a bob has to be one size fits all? “This one’s stunning because it’s not smooth and flat—it has personality,” Garren says.

Tricks to try:

Hair this full and swingy starts with a volumizing spray, even if you’re air-drying; try Sexy Hair Short Sexy Hair Doubleheader ($17, sexyhair
.com for stores and salons). Spritz some on your roots, then bend over and hit the underside of your hair; you’re creating a foundation of volume that won’t flop as the day goes on.

For yet more body—especially key if your hair’s on the straight side—back-comb: Run a fine-tooth comb up and down the strands at your crown.

Most fun tip ever: Mess your hair up! Swoosh it around with your fingers until you’ve got it as tousled as you want it. Blouse, Monique Lhuillier.

Cropped & straight

The allure of this pixie cut? “It’s got that naughty girl thing going on,” says Garren. At the salon, ask the stylist for wispy ends instead of blunt ones.

Quickie styling pointers:

While hair’s wet, nudge sections into place. Giving it attention now is key—this look basically needs to dry into place.

Once it’s dry, rough it up a bit with your fingers. Then pick up chunks and rub a styling wax onto the ends for piecey-ness and gloss; try Garnier Fructis Brilliantine Shine Wax ($4, at drugstores).